UNC Asheville and A-B Tech Renew Bulldog-Trailblazer Transfer Agreement, Announce Scholarships to Cover Tuition and Fees March 20th 2024 Leaders of UNC Asheville and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) renewed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions to provide guaranteed admission to UNC Asheville for qualified A-B Tech graduates.
A-B Tech to Receive State Funding to Expand Support for Students with Disabilities February 22nd 2024 A-B Tech is poised to expand its support for students with disabilities.
A-B Tech English Language Instructor Kristin Erhard Selected as State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow February 22nd 2024 A-B Tech English Language Instructor and Professional Development Facilitator Kristin Erhard has been selected as the 2024 North Carolina State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow (SAAEF).
A-B Tech Supports Students Through Scholarships January 16th 2024 The A-B Tech Foundation awarded more than 400 scholarships totaling more than $600,000 for the 2022-23 academic year and is set to give again for the 2023-2024 year. Students may receive up to $2,000 to cover tuition and other expenses.
A-B Tech Wins $28,000 for Mobile Trades Academy to bring Hands-On Classes Across the State November 13th 2023 From arming camp instructors with blacksmithing skills to connecting electrical apprentices with local construction projects, a new grant will enable the college’s Occupational and Skilled Trades (OST) program to expand its reach across the state.
A-B Tech and Biltmore Estate Announce Culinary Apprenticeships to Mark National Apprenticeship Week, November 13-19 November 13th 2023 A-B Tech and the Biltmore Estate kicked off National Apprenticeship Week today by announcing a new culinary apprenticeship partnership.
New SOAR Program Builds Occupational Skills for Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged Adults August 2nd 2023 A two-year program beginning this fall at A-B Tech aims to empower adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to master the skills needed for occupational goals.
Culinary Dance: Student Chef of Year Finalist Roman Nourse Polishes His Moves for ACF Competition July 17th 2023 After practicing his signature entrée for the upcoming American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) national competition twice a week for the past three months, 24-year-old Roman Nourse often finds himself cooking duck in his sleep.
A-B Tech Culinary Students Head to American Culinary Federation National Finals July 14th 2023 Student Team and Student Chef to Vie for National Titles in New Orleans July 16-19
A-B Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Class of Spring 2023 Graduates with Honors, Aces State Licensing Exam June 9th 2023 Asheville, N.C. — A-B Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program presented certificates and awards on Thursday, June 8, to its Spring 2023 graduates.
A-B Tech’s High School Equivalency Program Honors 2022-2023 Graduates June 9th 2023 ASHEVILLE – A-B Tech had one of its most special graduation ceremonies on June 8 as the 2022-23 High School Equivalency (HSE) graduates received their diplomas before a packed auditorium of friends and family. A-B Tech had 124 HSE graduates this year and 34 walked in the ceremony.
A-B Tech Students Win American Culinary Federation Southeast Regional Titles March 17th 2023 College Takes Top Honors for Student Team, Student Chef, and Student Pastry Chef Culinary students from A-B Tech Community College won best student team, student chef, and student pastry chef in the Southeast Region at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) national qualifying competiti